ABOUT US:
Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) is a nonprofit organization that advances educational equity. Together with families, schools, and the community we facilitate access to and opportunities for quality educational and wellness practices so children thrive from diapers to diplomas. Founded in 1984, LAEP was the first educational-transformation organization in Los Angeles and among those at the forefront of the movement nationwide.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
LAEP is currently seeking a Home-Based Early Childhood Educator who will serve as a role model and coach to parents by providing child development services, social services, health services and parent involvement services through home visits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct weekly home visits with 10 to 12 families, and facilitate bi-monthly socialization activities in partnership with other Early Childhood Educators and families.
• Plan home visits and socialization activities according to home base curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Complete developmental screenings and ongoing assessment of eligible children and their families.
• Establish positive, supportive and reciprocal relationships with families, children, and community resources.
• Support the transition of families from Early Head Start to Head Start or other preschool programs.
• Assist parents of children with disabilities to insure they are involved in the planning and implementation of all EHS program services.
• Participate in weekly and monthly staff meetings for case conferencing and reflective supervision.
• Provide and maintain appropriate data and files of children and families as defined by the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Participate in on-going professional development to better serve EHS families.
• Participate in IFSP or IEP meetings, as required.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain a professional attitude, confidentiality, and respect cultural differences.

Absolute Must-Haves (Requirements):

• Associate degree AA in Early Childhood Education plus CDA Credential required
• BA or higher in Early Education preferred
• Early Head Start knowledge and experience in home visitation preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk;sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Benefits and Wages

• Competitive Salary Depending on Experience (DOE)
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement plan (employer contribution after a year of working for LAEP)
• Paid Time Off and 7 Paid Holidays plus the week of Christmas and New Year's (generally Christmas Day and New Year Day plus approximately eight workdays)
• Training and growth opportunities

Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.


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